How to Ride a Train for Free

How to Ride a Train for Free

Popular Mechanics, Jan 1911, offers some tips on how to be a "hobo tourist":

Riding between cars -- dangerous

On the springs -- risky

The Blind Baggage Method -- a favorite

Under the Vestibule Door -- greatly in favor

On the pilot -- warm on a cold day.

Across a plank between the rods -- gritty and perilous

Posted By: Alex | Date: Tue Dec 30, 2008 | Comments (11)
Category: Travel

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